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The CancerAware Story in Numbers


As we mark 10 years of CancerAware, we look back with gratitude at how far we have come.


From our first #WeWearPink Breast Cancer Campaign in 2015 to reaching millions with our message, the last decade has been one of advocacy, action and impact. Below is a snapshot of our journey so far, told through the numbers that reflect lives touched, communities impacted and change created.


Our Impact in Numbers


  • 20,000: Women benefited from our free cancer prevention and early detection services including mammograms, breast ultrasounds and Pap smears.

  • 300,000+: People educated about cancer through our public awareness and community health engagement campaigns.

  • 20,000,000+: People reached through our digital media campaigns.

  • 100,000+: Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials distributed, brochures, flyers, videos and guides.

  • 1,840: Women supported with free cancer treatment and post treatment care.

  • 43,317: People signed our online petition to introduce the HPV vaccine into Nigeria’s routine immunisation programme.

  • 24: Programmes launched.

  • 80: Corporate partners and brands supporting our mission.

  • 25,000+: Helpline calls, email and website enquiries responded to.

  • 64: Media features across TV, radio and print.

  • 680: Volunteers who have contributed their time and passion to our work.

  • 100,000+: Website visitors from over 80 countries with our top 10 audiences coming from Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, the Philippines, Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa, Germany and Indonesia.


Our Programmes, Projects and Collaborations by Year


2015

  • We Wear Pink Breast Cancer Campaign

  • The Survivor Series

  • WomenEverywhere Breast Cancer Campaign


2016

  • The Breast Cancer Early Detection Programme

  • What is HPV? Digital Media Campaign

  • The PINK Pledge Breast Cancer Campaign

  • TalkPINK Soiree (CancerAware X Xclamations!)

  • AllAboutEve Art Exhibition (CancerAware X Ekene Ngige)


2017

  • The 31 Days Of PINK Breast Cancer Campaign

  • Walk for Cancer Prevention (CancerAware X Oceanic Health)

  • The Breast Cancer Early Detection Programme 2.0

  • LAUNCH: A Day of PINK Community Engagement Outreach

  • Mammo1000 Breast Cancer Initiative

  • SupportHER

  • BLU Goes PINK (CancerAware X Radisson BLU)

  • BENEFICIARY: The TOTALEnergies Nigeria Charity Golf Tournament Award


2018

  • LAUNCH: The Patient Support Initiative

  • Operating Partner – IPVS International HPV Awareness Day

  • Every Month is PINK Breast Cancer Campaign


2019

  • Towards Better Prevention and Detection of Cervical Cancer Conference

  • The 14000 Reasons HPV Vaccination Campaign

  • LAUNCH of Ask The Specialist


2020

  • The MobiPINK Breast Cancer Project

  • The Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference

  • LAUNCH: The MobiPINK Telephone Helpline

  • The CancerAware Patient Navigation Service

  • LAUNCH: The HPV Q&A Guide

  • The MobiPINK Information Series


2021

  • Living with Breast Cancer and Caring for People Living with Breast Cancer Conference

  • LAUNCH: The Metastatic Breast Cancer Q & A Guide


2022

  • INFORMATION SERIES – "Breast Cancer: What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know"

  • One of the Official Charities for the Lagos City Marathon


2023

  • LAUNCH: HopeForHER Initiative X CancerAware (By Wemino and Friends)


2024

  • Together for HER Breast Screening Project

  • PINKForLife (NKASSI X CancerAware)


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A Decade of Impact and Counting


The past ten years have shown one truth: when we come together, change is possible.

As we close #CancerAwareAt10 and #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we say a heartfelt thank you, to our beneficiaries, partners, donors, volunteers and community.


Together, we have made a difference.


Here is to the next decade of raising awareness, promoting prevention and early detection and building a healthier tomorrow.




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